French Meaning of bait

Appât

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Definitions and Meaning of bait in English

Wordnet

bait (n)

anything that serves as an enticement

something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Wordnet

bait (v)

harass with persistent criticism or carping

lure, entice, or entrap with bait

attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Webster

bait (v. i.)

Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.

Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.

A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.

A light or hasty luncheon.

To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.

To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

Webster

bait (v. t.)

To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.

To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses.

To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.

FAQs About the word bait

Appât

anything that serves as an enticement, something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed, harass with persistent critici

crochet,leurre,piège,leurre,net,Odeur,Troll,embuscade,appel,attraction

répulsif,répulsif

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